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What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'

'He was always very indulgent towards me, a bit like a father to a wayward son'

'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'

'I Learnt So Much From Shyambabu'

'I have never met anyone so knowledgeable and with so much conviction, so much humility about everything he knew.'

'Shyambabu Was Like A University'

'Being in his company was learning at every moment.'

Why Ila Arun Had The Last Laugh

Ila Arun on music, movies and threatre.

'Manthan Never Looked As Good As It Does Now'

'The problems that the film explores still remain. It was a different time when we made the film. We were young and we thought we could change the world.'

'Ahista Ahista is inspired from real life'

Censorship, Udta Punjab and the state of Indian cinema

Much as we'd like it to, all hasn't changed. In our country, the revolution must be polite and careful not to offend. Still, Raja Sen assures, there is hope.

'We have multiplexes, but our vision is very small'

'We still look at films with A-listers.' 'There is change, but it's minor.' 'We still haven't learnt how to invest in stories.'